Brittany and I love heading to the Midwest just in time for that that first leaf to fall from the trees, the first frost, and best of all, the sight of our very first attempt at growing colossal pumpkins in our backyard vegetable garden. The road led us back to our original home, the Windy City
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Mopar power topples drag race records
Mopar power is battling for the Funny Car championship as the NHRA season nears the finish line with two events left, including this weekend in Las Vegas. But Sportsman drag racers also know that Mopar power is a major force. Case in point: Three new NHRA-certified national records were set by naturally aspirated Mopar Dodge
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Cool tunes create cool car ads
Viewers watching the Major League Baseball playoffs, and some other television programs, may have caught the newest Fiat ad “Own Your Freedom.” The 30-second ad is set to “Freedom” by Pharrell Williams and features images of the 2016 Fiat 500X’s all-wheel-drive capabilities on dirt roads and cruising the streets along with passengers grooving to the
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At FCA, ‘each person is valued’
While the bottom line is ultimately the bottom line in every business, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles knows that people are a key reason for a successful bottom line. And doing right by them is the right thing to do. “FCA US is proud of its leadership commitment to create an inclusive business environment where all people
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From hot rods to high tech – the performance evolution at SEMA
In the performance car world, the concept of ‘cool’ has always been equated with fast. But that concept is undergoing some ‘retooling’ these days. “The future of customization is all about being fast and cool … but also smart and connected. This is the golden age of new performance,” according to Specialty Equipment Market Association
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Industry analysis good news for Jeep Renegade, FCA
Can you name the fastest-growing vehicle segment on the planet? Yeah, I couldn’t either until I recently spent the day immersed in an analysis of this and other global ‘hot’ topics at the 2015 Automotive Industry Outlook Conference, hosted by LMC Automotive in Birmingham, Michigan. Among the global takeaways – a growing consumer preference for
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Join the FCA Fall Color Tour
There is so much to like about fall: a chill in the air (or snow, depending on how far north you live); the sweet smell of fresh apple cider and hot donuts; the warm embrace of a favorite sweater. Topping our list of favorites is a drive down roads trimmed with Mother Nature’s amazing color
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